LHC dismisses petition against online classes

• The LHC ruled that the petition was not maintainable.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed on Friday a petition seeking suspension of online classes being held during coronavirus pandemic.

In his petition Advocate Azhar Siddiqi contended that not all students have internet services at home. He requested the court to restrict educational institutions from conducting online classes.

During the hearing today, Justice Ayesha A Malik announced her reserved judgment and dismissed the plea. She ruled that the petition was not maintainable, local media reported.